New hydraulic steering issues with hitting transom

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March 6, 2017 at 10:51 pm #318200

Commoncat
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I have a 1997 Pantera Classic and had seastar hydraulic steering installed a couple of weeks ago. The issue I am having is that with my CMC manual jackplate, it puts the steering components directly in line with the transom when trimmed or tilted up. I cant imagine I am the first to run into this problem and wonder if there is a trim/tilt stop that can be installed to keep from breaking off the new steering fittings. I had to raise the jackplate a full inch just to get it to work and now my boat is throwing a big rooster tail at 4200 RPMs and a hand full to drive above that. I do still have 20 PSI on my water pressure but really need a way to stop the trim/tilt from breaking my new steering if possible. Id like to try lowering the jackplate a 1/4 inch for handling purposes but Ill deal with that after I find a trim stop. Any advice or solutions is appreciated…

March 7, 2017 at 12:00 am #318219

PhilAddison
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3 options………1. go to marine dealer and see if you can purchase a stop for your tilt/trim2. get a jack plate or setback spacer to gain distance away from the transom. I wouldnt go with anymore setback than what is required for your fittings to clear the transom3. remember not to trim your engine high enough to break off the fittings

March 7, 2017 at 12:19 am #318238

fmccall
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hAD THE SAME PROBLEM. CALL BASSCAT AND HAD THEM TO CHECK IF IT WOULD BE OK TO ADD A 2 INCH SPACER TO THE JACKPLATE . tHEY OK IT AND PROBLEM SOLVED.

March 7, 2017 at 6:18 pm #318256

Commoncat
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Thanks for the responses. Ill call Basscat and see if a spacer will work. If not, Ill call dealer and see if he knows of any trim stop. He didnt offer that solution when he installed the steering, so he probably isnt aware of one. But worth a try. Thanks again for the help.

March 8, 2017 at 4:52 pm #318276

BIGCATTER
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Id just change to the 8 inch jackplate instead of messing with spacers . — Also a nice performance enhancement , so to me its a no-brainer . — Works great on my 99 classic . — Hoss

March 8, 2017 at 5:22 pm #318296

Bass Cat Boats
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Buying a new 8″ jackplate is $360. Buying the CMC 2 1/2″ spacers to bring that one to 8″ is $120. Just make sure the spacers go between the motor and jackplate and not the transom since it should be a 6 bolt plate. Itll still be 8 total inches of setback.I checked with BCB myself to see if this was an option and they spelled out between the motor and plate is fine and wont interfere with the warranty.

March 8, 2017 at 10:52 pm #318315

Bass Cat Boats
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Extensions are accepted, and a 1997 model is not a lifetime warranty model. Those are after 2000 year model. The right steering cylinder is a HC 5342, which is a hard part to find today. That still can contact the transom, though the HC 5345 and 6345 all contact the transom with very little trim. You can also add a trim stoop switch, which some brands require. BCB

March 9, 2017 at 7:28 pm #318333

Bass Cat Boats
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BCB,You have confused me some with your response. So, the 2.5″ extension is accepted, but are you saying it will not solve my problem? I like the thought of doing that with the CMC extension and in theory it seems would fix my issue completely. I understand the model is not a lifetime warranty hull. Your comments on the steering cylinder is what has me confused. This steering system is brand new so how can the parts be hard to find? It was sold to me as the latest and greatest…Where can a trim stop be purchased? (if needed) I have had zero luck finding one online. Thanks again to all for the help,Jerry

March 10, 2017 at 1:40 am #318350

Bass Cat Boats
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The Trim Stop is a Mercury part. The 2.5″ spacers should work fine.

March 10, 2017 at 2:00 am #318371

oldtimer57
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Look at the part number they mentioned. It is OLDER than the “latest and greatest”. What they meant was the old part had more clearance than the newer 5345 cylinder.2008 Pantera Classic2014 Mercury Pro XS 200
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